Specific terms for each element and principle of design:
line-a dot moving in any direction when returns to it's origination point defines a shape.
plane-a horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or oblique surface area.
mass-a solid form consuming the space.
volume-contained space inside a form.
light-the degrees of lightness of hue.
shade-the degrees of darkness of hue.
interior-air space surrounded by connecting planes.
exterior-air space surrounding connecting planes.
space-infinite atmosphere without natural or manmade borders.
color-primary hues of red yellow & blue, secondary hues of orange green & violet.
form-3D shape, geometric organic/non-objective natural abstract.
texture-an overall dimensionally incised surface treatment.
pattern-horizontally vertically,& diagonally repeated elements across a field.
symmetry-an object, shape, or form, where the right half is the opposite mirror image of
the left half.
asymmetry-an object where the right half differs from the left half, but is in balance to it.
balance-two sides of an object express a restful equilibrium to each other but remain different.
anomaly-a deviation from the common rule, type, arrangement or form; an odd, peculiar, or strange condition, situation, quality, etc; an incongruity or inconsistency. (Webster)
rhythm-a patterned repetition of a motif, formal element at regular or irregular intervals in the same or a modified form. (Webster)
organic – shapes or forms of irregular contour suggesting forms found in nature.(Webster)
mechanical - manmade shapes and forms without spontaneity, spirit, or individuality, and related to machinery. .(Webster)
3-D space - an occupying area consisting of lines, planes, or mass having height, width and depth.
pattern repetition-any visual element continually reproduced along a continuum both horizontally and vertically across a field.
Contrast-two visual elements expressing exact opposites.
light and shadow-how the Sun defines a 3-D object as it moves around it.
surface texture-how an object feels and looks; it’s smoothness or roughness.
Vertical- an object with predominantly upward and downward characteristics
Horizontal-an object that predominantly follows parallel to the horizon.
Depth-an object with a dimension continuing back into space and away from it’s surface.
modular units-repeated element that fit together to increase the size.
Weight-substance, mass, volume, and emphasis.
surface articulation-design showing visual or physical movement.
Movement-a visual viscosity; repetition causing the eye to travel across a surface.
Force- a directional pressure towards something.
joining and connecting- both physical and visual relationship between two parts.
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